As Bertouch can see no real opportunity to do as Fabricius wanted now, he does not dare to keep the letter any longer but sends it by ordinary mail, with this explaining letter as a cover. The parcel is still with Bertouch, who will keep it in good custody until Linnaeus has told him who can take care of it on his behalf.

Bertouch hopes he will have an opportunity to go to Uppsala and see Linnaeus.